Wraith
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I’m all for Tier1 Concealment. Best holsters I’ve had.
need a good holster
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Jaywmustang
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Do u carry aiwb?
Wraith
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Both AIWB and 4 o’clock with separate rigs.
They are going to be my next holster
Wraith
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Worth every penny. The Axis Slim is just incredible. Best AWIB I’ve owned. I’m gonna get one for my HK V9SK, CZ P-07, and P320 RX next deal they have. For Black Friday they had 20% off which is a significant and rare discount.
Jaywmustang
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I’m too fat for aiwb. When I did carry, I carried at 4-5. I’m kinda liking the 3 o’clock position. I’m not very experienced in carrying. Anything wrong with 3 o’clock position?
I'm planning on getting their Xiphos first I sadly have a sidecar from another company and not likening both holster and mag pouch like I used to
Wraith
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3 o’clock can lead to some printing but it’s certainly a do-able carry position. Mainly you just gotta try them all.
Technically AWIB with a stomach makes it a level 2 retention holster.
The threshold for being considered an "instructor" nowadays is pretty low.
That guy is a former navy tech who monday-morning-quaterbacks some shooting videos on youtube.
He has good presentation skills, but outside of that I'm not sure what stand-out "credentials," (or, more importantly, real-world experience) he really has as a self-defense and firearms instructor. Also, just because someone says something on youtube doesn't mean you have to take it as scripture.
He has a whole host of credentials, and not to mention is constantly talking with and working with other top level instructors around the country. But because he was a non combat rate in the navy he cant know what hes talking about
He has a few pistol training, self-defense and security guard courses under his belt...courses which just about any Joe Schmoe can take. Also, one of his "credentials" is: "Daily CCW carrier since 2006." I had no idea that counted as a "credential."
Does his educational/training background mean he has some knowledge on the subject? Yes.
Does it mean he is a highly-qualified expert who can render expert analysis on every police and civilian shooting on the internet? That's debatable.
I'm not saying you have to be a SEAL Team 6 member to be able to opine on self-defense and general firearms topics, but I also don't think taking a few courses as a civilian makes you an "expert" on those topics.
Also, I'm not knocking him or his channel...he's obviously successful at what he does. But I don't think anyone should treat his word or opinions as gospel (incapable of being disputed or contradicted)...same principle applies for anyone who instructs or renders opinions, even former SEALS.
I'm not treating it as gospel, here is the thing in have yet to find any other top level instructor that will say yes go get that alien gear it's just as good as a kydex holster or a $300 leather holster (if properly maintained)
ECU Pirates
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Many of the cop instructors have never fired a shot in anger and people seem to think they are highly trained and know it all. I think much of the training is to remove money from wallets. I have taken a few formal classes and I’m no better or worse than I was before. If you know the basics and practice often that’s good enough for the vast majority. Be able to draw and hit the target safely and in a reasonable amount of time with both hands and one had (strong and weak) will be enough for 99 percent of self defense shootings in my opinion. The least used tool on a cops belt is a spare mag. Being able to reload quick is good but prob not needed.
I dont carry a spare mag for reloads, I carry one for weapons malfunctions. And while I will agree that some aspect of training is cause that cash money flow, I will also say people that go to a range and stand there and shoot at a piece of paper wont actually know how they will respond if being attacked.
One thing that many people overlook is empty handed skills, and weapons retention training.
The other added benefits of an instructor is they can spot bad habits that one might not realize is a bad habit such as poor grip or stance. How many times have you gone to a range and looked over and saw someone with a teacup grip shoulders leaned back head down and cocked to the side with one eye shut?
Maybe they can hit the bullz pretty regularly shot after shot, take a shot look then take another hey similar spot.